Food Safety

Welcome PrimusLabs to the Contract Laboratory Network!

By Swathi Kodaikal | Aug 9, 2024

The CRO is certified and accredited by several regulatory organizations and is an active member of multiple reputed associations in the US and Mexico

FSSAI Accredited Laboratories: Ensuring Food Safety and Quality in India

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 22, 2023

FSSAI-accredited laboratories are integral to India's comprehensive food regulatory ecosystem.

image featuring a variety of traditional Indian spices displayed on a laboratory bench, blending vibrant culinary elements with a scientific setting.

Hot Dog Analysis and Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 19, 2023

With thorough testing, manufacturers can deliver products that meet regulatory standards, satisfy consumer expectations, and protect public health.

image of a scientist holding a hot dog and examining it with a magnifying glass in a modern laboratory setting, illustrating the process of food analysis and safety testing.

Baby Food and Formula Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 19, 2023

The hidden dangers and what every parent needs to know

image of baby food jars on a clean laboratory bench

Infant Formula Testing: New ISO Method

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 14, 2023

Infant formula testing is a critical process that ensures the safety, quality, and nutritional adequacy of formula products.

image showing several cans of infant formula on a laboratory bench, set in a clean and organized lab environment. This visual highlights the importance of testing and quality assurance in the production of infant formula.

Beer Testing of Ales, IPAs, Malts, Porters, Lagers, and Stout

By Editorial Team | Feb 13, 2023

Whether it's for pale ales, malts, or porters, beer testing is used to determine the quality of brews throughout the brewing process. For more than 7,000 years, man has been brewing beer. Today the process is done on a large scale commercially and a small scale by...

FDA New Guidance | Food Safety Modernization Act FSMA

By Editorial Team | Feb 11, 2023

The US FDA recently announced it would be making changes to the way it enforces the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011, an act meant to help ensure the safety of the food supply. The agency is calling the act the biggest food safety overhaul in 70 years....

FDA Issues New Guidance on Food Safety Modernization Act

Pet Food Testing for Campylobacter

By Editorial Team | Feb 11, 2023

Pet food testing is common to ensure it is free of disease-causing organisms such as campylobacter. Campylobacter is a bacterial infection that causes food poisoning that is somewhat common in puppies. It is estimated that as many as 49 percent of dogs carry the...

Food Allergy Testing

By Editorial Team | Feb 11, 2023

According to the FDA, food allergies are becoming a more common occurrence with symptoms ranging from mild hives to severe anaphylaxis. Symptoms of a food allergy can show up within a few minutes of eating or up to two hours later. The 8 most common foods to cause...

Pathogen Testing in the Food Industry

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 10, 2023

By employing advanced testing methods and partnering with accredited laboratories, food companies can protect consumers, maintain regulatory compliance, and uphold their brand reputation.

image of realistic fruits and vegetables with a background featuring magnified pathogenic microorganisms, highlighting the contrast between healthy produce and food safety concerns

What are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Foods?

By Editorial Team | Jan 31, 2023

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) foods are created in a laboratory through genetic modification and engineering. Non-Genetically Modified Organisms (Non-GMO) foods are those that have not been genetically modified. Many concerns regarding the safety of GMOs...

Fruit Testing and Analysis. Fruit Tests and Analyses.

By Editorial Team | Jan 30, 2023

Why is fruit testing and analysis important? Apples oranges kiwis pears and lemons! Fruit testing and analyses are performed by farms, produce distributors, and food manufacturers before distribution for further manufacturing or consumption. In the realm of...

National Nutrition Month

By Editorial Team | Jan 29, 2023

Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? The intent of National Nutrition Month is to educate and inform consumers of the importance of making healthy and informed food choices as well as developing good physical activity habits. The idea is to remind people...

Food Recalls

By Editorial Team | Jan 28, 2023

The FDA has issued more than 13 food recalls in the last 7 days. The recalls were related to undeclared ingredients like soy, milk, and eggs, Listeria and E. coli, and products not being manufactured in compliance with cGMPs. The FDA posts all food recalls on their...